April 2025
/Monthly Spotlight: Society for the Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR)
This month’s spotlight focuses on the Society for the Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR) for its continuing leadership in and advocacy for injury prevention research. As SAVIR members gather for its annual conference, we thank everyone who contributes to this field, and we’re especially grateful for the space SAVIR creates to share data, make connections, and raise capacity in injury and violence research.
Learn more about SAVIR on its website and follow on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X. Thank you, SAVIR!
Prevent Child Injury Webinar: Button Battery Safety
Join Drs. Kris Jatana and Gary Smith from Nationwide Children's Hospital, US CPSC Consumer Ombudsman Jonathan Midgett, PhD, and Trista Hamsmith from Reese's Purpose for an hour-long webinar about button battery safety, hosted by Trainees for Child Injury Prevention and Prevent Child Injury.
Button batteries are small and power many household devices. Their ingestion can lead to serious and sometimes fatal injuries. This webinar will provide insights into the risks, prevention strategies, and the latest regulatory efforts to protect children from button battery injuries.
Registration: https://bit.ly/T4CIP-ButtonBatteryWebinar
Share-My-Screen Series: AI Image Generation and Editing
The Share-My-Screen Series is back! Join the Center for Injury Research Translation & Communication on April 17 at 12pm ET to see how they're using generative AI to create and edit images they can't find. They'll do 15-20 minutes of live demonstrations followed by 10 minutes of questions and discussion. More info and registration: www.bit.ly/SMS-ImageGen
Nominations Open for 40 Under 40 in Public Health
The de Beaumont Foundation is now accepting nominations for its 40 Under 40 in Public Health program, which recognizes and supports leaders under age 40 who are addressing public health challenges and making communities healthier. Nominations and self-nominations are open until June 13.
On Our Social Media Calendar
Mar 31-Apr 6: E-bikes & e-scooters
April 7-13: National Public Health Week; Window Safety Week
April 14-20: Playground Safety
April 21-27: Distracted Driving Month
April 28-May 4: National Youth Violence Prevention Week
Events
Event: Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Date: April 1-30, 2025
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distractions—such as texting, talking on the phone, eating, or adjusting the navigation system—can significantly increase the risk of crashes, injuries, and fatalities. This year's theme is "Don't Drive Distracted. Eyes Forward." Check out NHTSA's resources here and here.
Webinar: Keeping Kids Safe: Advancing Pediatric Firearm Injury Prevention
Date/Time: April 3, 2025, 1PM ET
Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States. The scope of the problem is well known among the nation’s children’s hospitals. Learn how pediatric health care professionals are working to keep kids safe through firearm injury prevention. Attendees will explore evidence-based strategies for preventing youth firearm injuries, with special focus on reducing firearm suicides among adolescents and counseling families on secure storage; the Children's Hospital Association’s new report on firearm safety prevention efforts; and CHA’s recently launched Agree to Agree campaign. Details and registration here.
Webinar: Making the First Cut: Tips from Public Health Recruiters
Date/Time: April 3, 2025, 3-4PM ET
Join de Beaumont and the American Public Health Association (APHA) on Thursday, April 3, 3:00–4:00 pm ET, for a webinar with two experienced public health recruiters! Learn how to navigate the hiring process – starting with the first impression you make – from two professional recruiters with experience in public health, government, nonprofits, and business. Registration here.
Event: Window Safety Week
Date: April 7-13, 2025
Window Safety Week, the first full week in April, coincides with the arrival of spring, when people naturally want to open the windows and let in fresh air. The goal of this observance is twofold: for families to understand the role of windows in escaping a fire or other emergency and to learn how to safeguard against window falls. More information here.
Event: National Public Health Week (NPHW)
Date: April 7-13, 2025
Each April, APHA unites communities nationwide to celebrate NPHW, recognizing public health contributions and addressing key health issues. As the organizer for 30 years, APHA develops annual campaigns and resources to educate the public, policymakers, and practitioners on each year's theme. Join us for the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week to celebrate successes, look ahead to upcoming challenges and create a vision for the future. More information here.
Event: World Health Day
Date: April 7, 2025
World Health Day, celebrated annually on April 7, will kick off a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health. The campaign, titled Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures, will urge governments and the health community to ramp up efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths, and to prioritize women’s longer-term health and well-being. WHO and partners will also share useful information to support healthy pregnancies and births, and better postnatal health. More information here.
Webinar: Health Materials Potluck
Date: April 7, 2025, 10AM ET
Join the Horowitz Center for Health Literacy on April 7th at 10 AM for an engaging “Health Materials Potluck” webinar! Dr. Cynthia Baur, Center Director, will guide participants through 2-3 examples of how to craft clear and effective health materials. Whether you’re a health communicator, educator, or advocate, don’t miss this opportunity enhance your communication skills. Register here.
Webinar: The Future of Public Health: Voices from the Next Generation
Date/Time: April 9, 2025, 4-5PM ET
On Wednesday, April 9, 4:00–5:00 pm ET, celebrate National Public Health Week with a de Beaumont-APHA discussion focused on young public health professionals! We’ll discuss the biggest opportunities in recruiting and retaining young professionals, as well as the barriers they face — including educational requirements, student loan burdens and navigating early career growth. Register here.
Webinar: Share-My-Screen Series: AI Image Generation and Editing
Date/Time: April 17, 2025, 12PM ET
The Share-My-Screen Series is back! Join the Center for Injury Research Translation & Communication on April 17 at 12pm ET to see how they're using generative AI to create and edit images they can't find. They'll do 15-20 minutes of live demonstrations followed by 10 minutes of questions and discussion. More info and registration: www.bit.ly/SMS-ImageGen
Webinar: Insights from Title V on Partnering with Federally Funded Programs
Date/Time: April 22, 2025, 3-4PM ET
Title V agencies working in injury and violence prevention must address a broad range of topics across many populations and often face a myriad of challenges to accomplish this work, including sufficient funding and workforce capacity. The ability to effectively partner with other federally funded organizations and programs is essential for Title V agencies accomplishing their goals. In this webinar, Title V and Injury & Violence Prevention leaders will discuss their strategies, insights, and lessons learned by navigating these partnerships. Register here.
This event is led by the Children’s Safety Now Alliance (CSN-A), consisting of leaders and experts representing national organizations, federal agencies, state health departments, hospitals, and universities who help lead the Children’s Safety Network’s (CSN) efforts to reduce fatal and serious injuries among infants, children and adolescents.
Event: National Youth Violence Prevention Week
Date: April 28-May 2, 2025
Founded in 2001, National Youth Violence Prevention Week (NYVPW) is a time for youth to lead communities on effective strategies to prevent youth violence. The campaign is a week-long event with each day of the week corresponding to a specific challenge for communities. Join with others around the country to unite and lift up youth who work to make their schools and neighborhoods safer. More information here.
Annual Meeting: Road to Zero Coalition 2025 Annual Meeting (In-person/virtual)
Date: May 6, 2025
On May 6, join us for the Road to Zero Coalition’s 2025 Annual Meeting! We’re convening in person at the National League of Cities in Washington, D.C., along with an option to attend virtually. This once-a-year meeting is an excellent opportunity to connect with your fellow Road to Zero members, get updates on the Coalition’s Working Groups and learn about new opportunities to engage with the Coalition in 2025. This event is free and open to all Coalition members. Whether you’re planning to join in person or online, register now to secure your spot!